Ian
Harrison

shawm, pommer, zinc, historical bagpipes, tamburello

Roots
Born in Birmingham, UK, raised in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Study
University of Warwick; City University, London; Royal Conservatory, The Hague; and at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Professional
I am a freelance musician playing mainly early music and world music. I teach shawm as well as medieval and renaissance ensemble at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and historical improvisation at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Frankfurt am Main.

Why
This career has chosen me! It gives me the opportunity to do the things I love to do most in the whole world and meet the most wonderful people.

Elective Affinities
One concert that changed my life was Usted Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his ensemble at the Stadtcasino when I was studying in Basel. I learned as much that night as I did in 5 years at Schola!

What question would you ask yourself?
What is your greatest musical gift? The ability to sing one line and whistle another at the same time. This is great for practicing counterpoint!

www.ian-harrison.de

La Margarite 2022 March
Reopening Gaffurius’ Libroni 2022 January

2023

April

Dialogue of Keys II

Ammerbach with a Double M (and Voice)
Sun 30.04.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

May

All in a Garden Green

Dance Melodies ... for Listening and Watching
Sun 28.05.23 concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

June

The Donkey’s Crown

Animals & Creatures Invite You to the Finissage
Sun 25.06.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

September

Biennale ReRenaissance 2023

Music and Might - Maximilian's Triumphal Procession
Fri 22.09.23 Grand Opening Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Maximilian’s Songs

Fri 22.09.23 Intro 18:45 Concert 19:30

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

Le Diamante et la Marguerite

Trumpf 2
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 14:15 Concert 15:00

Schmiedenhof; Rümelinsplatz, Basel

Triumphal procession

Trump 3
Sat 23.09.23 Intro 18:30 Concert 19:30

St. Martin's Church Basel

Canterey

Trump 4
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 10:15 Concert 11:00

Martinskirche, Basel

Pfiffer & Prosoner

Trump 5
Sun 24.09.23 Intro 16:15 Concert 17:00

Martinskirche, Basel

October

Glickhaftig!

The Musical World of Felix Platter
Fri 27.10.23 Intro 17:45 Concert 18:15

Barfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel

November

ぐるりよざ Gururiyoza!

Over the Seas with Music
Sun 26.11.23 17.45 Intro 18:15 Concert

Barfüsserkirche Historical Museum Basel